Friday, July 13, 2007

Nothing is sustainable; some things last a long time; nothing lasts forever By Jack :: Republicans & Conservatives:: WatchBlog

"This includes natural & human systems. Everything is in the process of continuous and sometimes discontinuous change. Everything is becoming something else. Change brings opportunities and challenges. The view the environment as equilibrium is a significant mistake and the source of much of the error of those who want to exclude human activities from … most of the planet.

I am been accused to seeing things from my own point of view and of course I am guilty of that. The point of view problem seems to be most acute in environmental affairs. I love nature and have for as long as I can recall. Yet I cannot understand the point of view of some self proclaimed environmentalists. I believe good environmental stewardship allows – requires – that we cut some trees, kill some animals and balance preservation, conservation and wise use. The individual tree, animal or tract of land is usually meaningless; the whole system is what counts. "

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